Microneedling is famous for its rejuvenating properties that give you more youthful skin. This claim has been proven many times, and the treatment has been the go-to treatment of customers who want an economical treatment that can make their skin glow, look more youthful, feel and look smoother, and eliminate wrinkles and fine lines.
This blog will find out how microneedling works wonder on your skin. But first, let us introduce you to the basics:
What is microneedling?
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, makes use of a pen with fine needles or another similar device. Onyx Medical Aesthetics Spa uses SkinPen for its microneedling services. This device is a reliable tool that is widely used by most medical spas. Usually, microneedling devices have needles ranging from 1.5mm to 3mm in size, which can effectively reach deeper parts of the skin but are short enough not to traumatize the skin.
The treatment is done by rolling the SkinPen over the surface of the skin to create tiny holes. Since holes will be made, topical numbing creams or serums are applied to reduce the potential pain.
The newly opened holes will now promote skin healing, stimulating collagen production in the skin. The freshly produced collagen will now be responsible for eliminating fine lines, smoothing wrinkles, and making the skin look healthier and glowing.
How microneedling smooths wrinkles
Now that you know the basic mechanisms around microneedling, we can answer how the treatment smooths wrinkles.
The most notable thing about microneedling is that it uses the body’s natural response in order to produce elastic pigments and collagen. These substances are responsible for making the skin look younger and healthier.
Microneedling triggers the stimulation of these substances, so with only a few microneedling sessions, a visible reduction of fine lines, forehead, crow’s feet, and other wrinkles can already be observed. Since the treatment boasts natural mechanisms, the results also come out naturally.
Microneedling is also a minimally invasive procedure. If you have a routine that you religiously stick to, microneedling won’t pose a threat in breaking this as it requires little to no downtime.
In addition to smoothing wrinkles, microneedling has the following benefits as well:
Reduces sun damage and hyperpigmentation
This treatment can reduce sun damage and pigmentation with increased collagen production. In fact, researchers have studied microneedling therapy. It was shown that the procedure has promising effects in reducing the appearance of brownish facial pigmentation and blotchy skin. In order to treat hyperpigmentation, needles with lengths of 1mm to 1.5mm are recommended.
Helps improve signs of skin aging
Not only microneedling can help with wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. It also helps tighten loose skin and repair damaged skin due to aging. As we age, collagen production is diminished, thus, contributing to lesser skin elasticity.
Microneedling helps address this problem by stimulating collagen production naturally, eventually rejuvenating, tightening, and removing scars in the skin.
Shrinks the appearance of visible pores
It is a usual misconception that microneedling makes pores more visible and enlarged. This is not true. In fact, it can help “shrink” them.
Since microneedling enhances collagen production in your pores and their area, they appear shrunken and plump. Tiny pores look very neat and youthful. That is why a lot of people want to achieve the said look.
Improves product absorption
Whatever cream or serum you are using on your skin, chances are only 4-8% of the product is absorbed by your skin. Skincare products are better absorbed since microneedling punctures your skin in tiny, invisible holes. The holes ensure that you absorb the maximum amount of product effectively and efficiently because they penetrate your skin better through the holes.
In summary, microneedling helps deal with several different skin problems, such as:\
- Wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Burn scars
- Pigmentation
- Surgical scars
- Melasma
- Fine lines
- Aging skins
- Stretch marks
Moreover, you can maximize the microneedling treatment by incorporating PRP or “liquid gold.” PRP, which stands for Platelet-rich plasma, is a solution derived from your blood to stimulate cell growth in the body. The combination of these two skincare treatments allows for the diminishing of scar appearance, stimulation of hair growth, as well as increased production of collagen and other substances. You can get either microneedling on its own or microneedling with PRP at Onyx Medical Aesthetics Spa.
Indeed, getting the youthful look you have always wanted is promising the moment you step out of the treatment room. However, it is essential to know some reminders to help improve and prolong the results of the procedure. Here are things that you should expect after the treatment:
- Slight pain and redness after the treatment are possible. However, numbing creams or gels are administered to help with the pain during the treatment.
- Ensure that you use sunscreen before stepping out of your home to avoid unnecessary sun damage.
- Avoid using cosmetics or other makeup products shortly after the treatment. Give your skin some time to rest.
- Avoid going into crowded, ventilation-controlled areas such as the gym, pool, or sauna to avoid infections due to open wounds on your skin.
Overall, microneedling has little to no downtime. On top of that, you can continue with your usual routine as if you have never had a skin treatment at some point.
Microneedling, makes the skin glow through natural healing.
You may have already known the basics of microneedling and how it treats several skin problems. Microneedling is a treatment that can be done professionally or at home since there are devices that you can buy from beauty shops. However, if you really want prolonged and precise results, you should also consider who will do the treatment and where it will be done.
Onyx Medical Aesthetics Spa offers microneedling and microneedling with PRP services on the face, neck, and chest. With their expert team of aestheticians, you can guarantee the safety and efficiency of the procedure. Onyx Medical Aesthetics Spa offers online booking for consultations, treatment plans, and injections. Book with them now!
